Secret compartments are nothing new. This Tom Mix Ralston Straight Shooters belt buckle from 1946 includes a slide out hidden compartment.

Starting your stash? Now that you have started collecting silver and gold, you need to know how to store it securely. Your individual needs will differ depending on the physical size and value of your collection, your lifestyle and living ...

The Family Handy Man gives general instructions on how to build a FEMA approved safe room in your home. This cutaway view shows the two layers of 3/4 inch plywood, 14 gauge steel, and the secure steel door required for ...

This bed frame from IKEA allows the mattress to pivot up and reveal a secret storage area underneath. It makes good use of wasted space, but this concept could be used to custom build a much stronger secure area below ...

The Sueded Storage Headboard bed from Seventh Avenue has a hinged, padded panel that reveals a secret compartment storage area inside.

This vintage safe from Rehab Vintage is a bit expensive, but it is a good example of late 1900's safes. It weighs about 3,000 lbs and is replete with tear gas containers behind the lock.

ConsoleVault offers this steel gun transporter vault with foam lined interior and lockable cable.

Spy Emporium offers several pieces of furniture with secret compartments, like this dresser with an opening base.

I hadn't seen too much documentation on Captain's Boxes or Captain's Writing Boxes until I ran across Hygra.com. This site out of London buys, sells and explains a multitude of antique boxes. The one featured here is a Captain's Writing Box ...

Storing condoms in a wallet isn't the best idea, but you still need easy access wherever you may be. This belt buckle by Tuvie includes a hidden, sliding compartment that holds two condoms and tries to address this need.